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NEW 988 NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINE COMPLEMENTS CA EFFORTS

By Suzanne Potter, California News Service

July 22, 2022 (San Diego) -- Starting now, people contemplating suicide or families experiencing a mental health crisis can call 988 instead of 911, and get the help they need.


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